The IHeartRadio Music Awards will not be able to take place, but, instead, you can watch a special show on Fox on Sunday, March 29th, 2020, at 9 p.m. Eastern. The iHeart Living Room Concert for America will be a free show, broadcast commercial free, and will pay tribute to the front-line health professionals, first responders and local heroes who are putting themselves in harm's ways to help … [Read more...] about iHeart Living Room Concert for America, with Elton John, Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Backstreet Boys, more
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Online services at Triangle libraries
Updates: All the libraries are now temporarily closed. However, Durham County Library and Wake County Public Libraries have enabled you to get a temporary library card online that you can use for online services, like downloading books and audiobooks. Durham County Library: As long as Durham County Library is closed, any Durham County resident, even people without a library card, can access all … [Read more...] about Online services at Triangle libraries
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Emergency funding for Orange County small businesses — grants and zero interest loans
Orange County for-profit businesses are invited to apply for the Emergency Small Business Funding Program. This program will offer a combination of grants, which do not have to repaid, and zero-interest loans. Application deadline is April 10th, 2020. You can find the initial application, as well as detailed information here, but here's some general information: General … [Read more...] about Emergency funding for Orange County small businesses — grants and zero interest loans
Starbucks: Free coffee for front-line responders
Starbucks is offering free coffee to Front-Line responders in our public health crisis. That most likely would include healthcare workers, hospital workers, and first responders. Starbucks hasn't specifically said who qualifies, but if you identify as a front-line responder you can get a tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) at no charge. The offer extends through May 3rd, 2020. … [Read more...] about Starbucks: Free coffee for front-line responders
Wendy’s: Free Frosty with every drive-thru order
For a limited time, Wendy's is offering a free Jr. Frosty with every drive-thru purchase at participating locations. The treat is available in vanilla and chocolate. If you’re looking for more savings, download its app for more offers, including digital coupons. Also, learn about a bunch of food delivery deals. NOTE: Not all locations offer the same national promotions. As a result, … [Read more...] about Wendy’s: Free Frosty with every drive-thru order
Burger King offers two free kids’ meals with purchase
Burger King is making feeding the kids a little easier and less expensive. From March 23 to April 6, the fast-food chain is offering customers two FREE kids’ meals with purchase made via its app. (The chain is open for take-out, drive-thru or delivery.) Choose from a meal with a hamburger, cheeseburger or chicken nuggets, including applesauce and your choice of milk, chocolate milk or apple … [Read more...] about Burger King offers two free kids’ meals with purchase
8 fun things you can still do at Durham Parks & Recreation parks
Although events and activities with Durham Parks and Recreation have been canceled, and recreation center and pools have been closed, all the parks remain open. Only the City lakes, Little River and Lake Michie, are closed. Playgrounds and restrooms are now closed, but you can still take a brief "sunshine break." Make sure to give people that six-foot bubble of space. Group games like … [Read more...] about 8 fun things you can still do at Durham Parks & Recreation parks
Tips for promoting your virtual event
At Triangle on the Cheap, we have pivoted from publishing a list of real-life events to publishing a list of virtual events. As always, there is no charge to have your event (real or virtual) listed on Triangle on the Cheap, but we might not be able to list everything we’d like to, just because of time constraints. In our virtual events calendar, we include links to events all over the world, … [Read more...] about Tips for promoting your virtual event
Huge list of animal webcams and live streams you won’t want to stop watching
Even though almost all zoos are closed to the public, you can still get your daily dose of cute. Many zoos have live animal cams that let you keep an eye on your favorite animals' every move. Some animal preserves also maintain webcams. In addition, during this time, some zoos and aquariums are offering scheduled live streams, where you can meet specific animals, and learn about them from the … [Read more...] about Huge list of animal webcams and live streams you won’t want to stop watching
